strength, presence of paralysis) and ability to assist with the move, ability to understand instructions, degree of comfort or discomfort when moving, client’s weight, presence of orthostatic hypotension (particularly important when client will be

standing), and your own strength and ability to move the client.

•If indicated, use pain relief modalities

•Prepare any needed assistive devices

•Plan around encumbrances (IV or heavy cast)

•Be alert to the effects of any medications

•Obtain required assistance

Explain the procedure to the client

Procedure

1. Provide privacy.

2. Perform hand hygiene.

3. Raise the height of the bed to bring the client close to your center of gravity.

4. Lock the wheels on the bed, and raise the rail on the side of the bed opposite you to ensure client safety.

Client positions for correct body alignment

•Fowlers- semi-sitting (low, semi, high)

•Orthopneic

•Dorsal recumbent

•Lateral

•Prone

Sims

Fowler's Position

semisitting - head and trunk are 45 to 60 degrees

Low fowler's (semi-fowlers) - head and trunk raised 15 to 45 degrees

High fowler's - head and trunk raised 60 to 90 degrees

Fowlers postion for people who have difficulty breathing or heart problems